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Brooklyn Park balloon business takes off thanks to Hennepin County program

A Brooklyn Park woman’s balloon business has really taken off thanks in part to a Hennepin County program.

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Brooklyn Park balloon business takes off thanks to Hennepin County program

A Brooklyn Park woman’s balloon business has really taken off thanks in part to a Hennepin County program.

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Ini Augustine, founder of Technologist Computers and Elevate Hennepin advisor providing free business technology guidance

Elevate advisor Ini Augustine’s top tech tip: Focus on the tech you have

Elevate Hennepin technology advisor Ini Augustine says many small business owners are only using a fraction of the software they’re already paying for.
Melanie Lewis in her kitchen making treats for her business Perfect Piece Sweets Co.

Elevate Hennepin advising ‘a huge help’ for Perfect Piece Sweets Co.

When Melanie Lewis started Perfect Piece Sweets Company, she knew everything about desserts, but not much about business. But she leaned on Elevate Hennepin advisors to build a sustainable growing business. 

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